Turns and lanesQuestion 197 of 310

Why are left turns more dangerous than right turns?

  1. There is oncoming traffic
  2. The turn is much longer
  3. Signals do not work for left turns
  4. Pedestrians never cross on the left
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Correct answer: There is oncoming traffic

When you turn left, you cross the path of vehicles that come from the opposite direction.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Left turns, page 47

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026